News roundup: New research shows a dramatic increase in the cost of cybercrime and data breach remediation. Plus: Security as a service popularity surges, Snowden journalist touts the importance of free security software, and more.

Shon Harris, founder and CEO of Logical Security and recognized security certification training expert, died Oct. 8, 2014, after a long illness. SearchSecurity pays tribute to her contributions to the information security field.

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News roundup: Colleges across the country are offering courses in offensive hacking, but are they ethical? Plus: Why the first 'online murder' may happen in 2014; Palo Alto and NSS Labs make up; numerous Android security issues surface.

Malvertising is already being used by attackers as a delivery mechanism for exploit kits, and new research reveals the problem is likely to get worse, specifically in the form of malicious Flash banners.

News roundup: The revelation that the Bash bug could be the worst worm outbreak in more than a decade started a frenzy on social media. Plus: a 'Kyle and Stan' malvertising update; GM ups auto cybersecurity; two data breaches; and more.